Abstract: A football training apparatus provides for simultaneous strength and technique training to improve player strength as applied functionally to blocking. A frame structure includes left and right movable arms with strike pads mounted on the distal ends thereof The height of the strike pads is adjustable for differently sized players. A variable resistance mechanism provides a quantitative resistance to rearward movement of the arms. The frame structure is mounted on left and right rear wheels. When the left and right strike pads are driven rearward a sufficient distance a brake actuator mechanism is engaged to release independently operable brake mechanisms in the left and right rear wheels, respectively. Handles, with hand brake release mechanisms, may be provided on the rear end of the frame structure to allow the apparatus to be pushed without engaging the strike pads.